Pushrod - 3/8 .135 w/ .210 Radius 9.500 Long

The Pushrod - 3/8 .135 w/ .210 Radius 9.500 Long from Trend Performance Products is a critical internal engine component engineered for high-performance small-block and mid-block applications. Pushrods transfer valve actuation from the camshaft lifters to the rocker arms, making them essential for reliable valve timing and engine control. This 9.500-inch pushrod is designed for builders and enthusiasts who demand precise valve train geometry and durability under aggressive cam profiles and elevated RPM operation.

Manufactured from chromoly steel, this pushrod features a 3/8-inch diameter with 0.135-inch wall thickness and a 0.210-inch radius ball end, delivering the strength and dimensional accuracy required for performance engine builds. The chromoly construction provides superior tensile strength compared to standard pushrods, resisting bending and flexing under high-lift cam profiles and variable valve train loads. The precision-ground ball ends ensure consistent seating in lifter and rocker arm cups, reducing wear and maintaining proper valve lash geometry throughout the engine's operational range. Weight and compact dimensions (0.27 lbs, 10.9 inches overall length) minimize reciprocating mass while fitting within tight engine bay packaging constraints.

This pushrod suits builders upgrading to aftermarket camshafts, higher valve lift rocker arms, or modified cylinder heads requiring different valve train geometry than factory specifications. Precision measurement and selection are critical—pushrods must match exact length and diameter specifications to prevent valve clearance issues, bent pushrods, or rocker arm damage. Installation requires careful length verification using a pushrod length checker to account for lifter preload, rocker arm geometry, and head deck height variations. Each pushrod is sold individually, allowing builders to replace worn components or assemble complete matching sets for full engine rebuilds.